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Chrysaora

Chrysaora (common name sea nettle) is a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae. The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus and son of Poseidon and Medusa. Translated, Chrysaor means 'he who has a golden armament.' There are 15 recognized species in the genus Chrysaora:

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